Tejas Chawla of boys U-17 & Trina Iris of girls U-17 category emerge as the winners at the National Circuit Thriveni Squash Tournament 2018

Banglore : Thriveni Academy Foundation and Development Centre, an initiative of Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani hosted a two Star National Circuit Thriveni Squash Tournament for consecutive 5 days at Squash Courts at Thriveni Academy, Hiranandani Parks, Oragadam, Chennai. The tournament is conducted for the first time at Hiranandani Parks under the aegis of Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) and Tamil Nadu Squash Racket Association. The tournament has witnessed over 185 players from all over the state and around 120 players are from Tamil Nadu itself. The tournament was played as per the guidelines set by World Squash Federation with each match consisting of five games on a knock out basis.

Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, Founder and Chairman of Thriveni Academy Foundation and Development Centre, also CMD of Hiranandani Communities said, “This initiative by the Thriveni Academy Foundation & Development Centre, in association with Squash Rackets Federation of India and Tamil Nadu Squash Racket Association is focused on uplifting and promoting squash across India. The initiative is also aimed at providing the state’s best youngsters with world-class sports facilities within a single township”.

“Squash has a great scope in the country and we look forward to hosting more such happening events to promote healthy competition, great team spirit and healthy citizens’ activities. Organising such sports events at the venue ensured that the state-of-the-art infrastructure equipment gets utilized in a way that helps nurture sport talent”, concluded Dr Niranjan Hiranandani.

Mr Harish Prasad, National Development officer of Squash and Rackets Federation of India said, “Squash is a rapidly developing sport in India and Squash Rackets Federation of India wants to popularise the famous game all over the nation. A lot of young talent is showcasing strong inclination towards the sport and we are privileged to organise a national level tournament at Thriveni Academy in Hiranandani Parks, Oragadam, Chennai.  The academy has come forward with facilities like accommodation along with recreational facilities such as gymnasium, swimming pool, food arrangement and transport services. We are delighted that the Thriveni academy on their part, are supportive and taking efforts to make provision for laying two more courts which could be in a position to host events bigger than a two-star national circuit”.

Below are the list of winners as per the age group categories: